Rapada correctly notes that left-handed hitters were just 6-for-67 off him during the past two seasons, which is a remarkable .089 batting average. He smartly opted not to mention that right-handed hitters went 14-for-26 (.538) with four homers off him over that same span.

He’s a solid left-handed specialist, but Rapada will probably clear waivers and have to settle for a minor-league deal.